Nancy Falkow

"Falkow is writing infectious pop/folk songs with palpable soul."

"Singer-songwriter Nancy Falkow made an impromptu appearance singing with Lanois on his song, "The Maker," as well as a new song he co-wrote with Bono, "Falling At Your Feet."

Like Patty Griffin and Dar Williams, Falkow has an obvious affection for The Beatles and she deftly blends those gorgeous pop strains into her contemporary folk presentation particularly on the disc’s “Stay” and “Under the Sun.”...Falkow’s songs examine love from both sides now, but she definitely impresses with her engaging wordplay and impassioned delivery.

Nancy’s lyrics shine out from her songs, describing feelings dressed in images...Nancy lets it rip with raw emotion pulling at the edges of her voice.

Clear View: NANCY FALKOW. Soulful, melodic contemporary originals from Philly-based indie singer-songwriter with backing.

Clear View named one of the BEST LOCAL RELEASES of 2004!

...mellifluous and honeyed nature, Clear View both soothes and stimulates the senses.

A really strong collection of country tinged folk and roots sounds from this irish based american singer songwriter, 11 track collection of beautifully produced lush and well written tunes.

These pretty songs veer from quiet numbers to blustering, vocally overpowering, '60s-influenced tunes that conjure up images of white go-go boots and mini-dresses.

My consistent favourites go something like this. “My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains” is given a Countrypolitan flavour by Nancy Falkow...

On Nancy's PR Firm, Said So PR:
She's a publicist who truly enobles an inherently irritating profession.

I spotted on Nancy's third album 'Clear View'. It will be clear to you: in Philadelphia exists a very progressive singer-songwriter-scene. Also on 'Clear View' Falkow proves this!... on the very moment I am writing this,she has moved to Dublin, Ireland. This new adventure in another musical landscape will do a world of good to this prestigious young lady! (Read Full Review on this site)

Her recently released CD, Clear View, -- a follow up to her highly praised debut, Smitten -- is a must for fans of high-caliber songwriting, beautiful melody lines and majestic soundscapes.

If you can't make either event, check out Falkow's Web site where there are samples of her beautifully crafted pop-folk songs.

Falkow's voice is honeyed but not too sweet. Her sophomore full-length, Clear View, is a little bit Carole King, a little bit Lucinda Williams--a lovely collection of thoughtful songs that range from the lap-steel-heavy opener "Stay" to the brisk two-minute honky tonk of "Blue Ridge Highway." The last track, "Where Do I Start?", is a stunning piano ballad

"The CD (Clear View) showcases Falkow’s rock-meets-soul gentle vocal delivery, a breezy ride over smart, crafted arrangements."

If you're ever asked to come up with the siren of Philadelphia, name Nancy Falkow as changes are big you have hit the right button as what this lady does here on her debutalbum "Smitten" absolutely tops the best of both Janis Ian and Suzanne Vega. Just forget about all the Alanis Morrisette-copies the musicbiz is giving us as this is the right thing! Anyway for Nancy after having made an EP that reached even London, she found all the possibilities to make her debut and she got the help from some great men...Ian Mac McLagan (founder member of The Small Faces and involved in The Rolling Stones) played on "Smitten". "Smitten" is the work of a woman who knows what she wants and with such an album, I am sure she can get everything she wants..."

"What a voice! It's textured, sweet and high, with a little rasp, absolutely no saccharin!"

"Falkow's close affiliation with Philly's Indre Studios has provided the attitude-laden songstress with a dynamic musical sense, giving her open-ended dramas a cool, breezy but resonant feel. Her songs have an air of dignity without seeming forced."

"Killing Time" ambles along in a way that suggests various '70's singer songwriters, but manages not to be derivative. 'Invisible,' co-written with Bachelor Number One's Scot Sax, off sets rave-up guitar strum with a breezy flower-power melody. The five songs on this debut CD have an intimate presence that makes you feel like you're hanging out at a café taking in the tunes. Pardon me while I freshen up my Mochaccino."